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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1928
Page
31
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an antique display and a vehicle reference from 1929. Named items are unclear, but the text evokes a parade of old artifacts and a chariot pilot's possible surprise at a front-steered display of ancient relics in a vintage setting.
The 1902 Oldsmobile model is piloted by Tor J. Goad, head of Goad Motor Co. He oversees Olds, Cadillac, and LaSalle distributors. The report highlights the DeLuxe variant as the latest on display.
The 1929 Oldsmobile from Harold Olson of 413 Percella Street, once brought from Dallas in 1921 by C. Chaddick, is shown at the Good Motor Company on Lexington and Dallas. The car, with no carburetor and a drip lubrication system, reportedly gets 18 to 30 miles per gallon and remains in good running order eight years after purchase, with a historical fire extinguisher and period equipment noted.
Stew art Warner engineers claim a newly devised windshield cleaner that relies on extreme simplification and reduced friction. The device is described as dependable and more powerful than prior models and could be produced at a nominal figure.
The Texas Comp Oners association chair T A Keene says Texas hosts over 400 tourist camps with about 200 among the nation’s best. Camps offer private baths steam heat and kitchen services. cottages run two to four rooms with up to 100 baths. Growth could soon outnumber lodges in Texas with many camps located in San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and other cities.
Cadillac and LaSalle car sales in several Southern states rose about 25 percent last year. Goad of Good Motor Company, after a meeting in New Orleans, praised the Cadillac LaSalle distributors for their strong gains and optimistic 1929 outlook. President Henry McNaughton credited the factory for an efficient distribution system and pledged continued high standards in body work, improvements, and design.
The Lincoln Highway Association adopts new markers to line the route from New York to San Francisco. Roy Yrouta will place markers via a single bus along the long highway section, featuring a square emblem with a blue side facing motorists.
A PEA international chamber survey across twenty four countries examines the automobile industry role in developing global roadways. Special commissions study automobile taxation road planning and maintenance, with program submission at the chamber’s Amsterdam meeting amid growing German transportation alliances. The German network runs nearly 1000 boxes and 800 freight trucks, carrying more than 42,400,000 passengers last year.
The piece reflects Christmas generosity and the rising role of automobiles in family gifting. It notes the new Chevrolet six displayed at the St. Anthony hotel as a prime Christmas present, touts the valve in head engine, Fisher body styles, and emphasizes dealer service and support for the new model.
The new tire station of the Tanneselrtabs ire Company at Tekington wind Suelid avenues opened last Monday to great fanfare. The event featured a seven piece orchestra, flowers, balloons, and commemorative gifts for visitors including tires, tubes, oil, and tools. Local officials and Goodrich Rubber staff praised the facility, now touted as the largest in the Southwest, after seven years of effort.
Madgeburg, Germany, launches a courtesy program to lure visitors by guiding tours, explaining revues and local attractions. Ten specially chosen municipal hosts will direct guests and present the town with its offerings, aiming to boost tourism and hospitality.
A fragment describes a filter cartridge process with a tall form and beltow center, cleansing oil through three stages to remove impurities. It mentions a new Blewart war and a roll of synchial filter material, aiming to reduce contaminants in the oil.
A Weather bulletin from Bet 9 State Garage urges car owners to wash and dry vehicles during cold wet periods to prevent paint discoloration and dulling. Tatum of Guarantee Motor Car advises using McAleer’s car polish factory applied, spreading a thin coat and rubbing it in to restore gloss and guard against winter damage.
The Stewart-Warner company reports a hydraulic rack absorber with integrated thermostat. The device aims to maintain steady performance across varying temperatures, using a vented adjustment to regulate oil flow and shocks.
Two trainloads of new Whippet fours and sizes ordered to supply fifty six deliveries in Southwest Texas from Bexar county announced by More Armstrong wholesale manager of the Murcusr Winerleb Motor Company distemlors, Inet week. Wobbly wheels injure tires and wear out bearings. A derangement of 2 degrees drags the wheel and slows 620 feet per 1000 miles enrolled.
AG Spark Plug company engineers say engine misfires at high speed or in clinking bills are often traced to spark plugs. Causes include spark plug points set five feet apart or worn-out wires after more than 10,000 miles. Clearances should be 0.25 inch between points or 0.20 inch for high compression engines.
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